Cozy cafe serves up a delicious breakfast and fragrant coffee, with Japan’s iconic mountain and an ocean breeze on the side.
Japan (Page 80)
Two different cherry blossom chocolate dessert drinks mean we’ve got a big, and sweet, decision to make.
Cute plushies, art and pottery make this a hanami flower-viewing experience like no other.
Doutor is getting noticed with a very tempting lineup of cherry blossom coffee, cakes, and more.
Complete with music and dancing, this is one of the most kawaii vending machines in all of Japan!
Besides having a higher chance of finding an upright tea stalk, it also brews up the most beau-tea-ful and tas-tea cup of leaf water ever.
Thankfully, there’s still no actual nudity attached to these modern-meets-traditional installations to celebrate the spring.
Limited-edition cherry blossom tumblers and mugs bring joy to hanami flower-viewing season.
Japanese anime theme park opens its doors to non-ticket holders with a special application system.
Customers buying certain items have apparently been being overcharged ever since the museum opened, partial refunds now being offered.
Our Shibuya native shares the start of his list of places to fill up your stomach without emptying your wallet.




















Is this the most relaxing Starbucks in Japan?
Starbucks on a Shinkansen bullet train platform: 6 tips for using the automated store in Japan
Why you shouldn’t call this food “Hiroshimayaki” if you’re talking to people from Hiroshima
Proposed sakura name for new middle school in Japan draws complaints for kamikaze overlap
Japanese Cabinet to officially announce new romanization spelling recommendation next week
A Japanese dating app matched our bachelorette with a Buddhist monk, and she learned some things
Here are the top ten foodie factory tours for the fall throughout Japan
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
A visit to the oldest Yoshinoya chain in Japan for one last beef bowl before it closes for good
Kyoto’s “ikezu” culture of backhanded compliments explained in hilarious souvenir sticker series
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Street Fighter Hadouken Churros to be launched and eaten in Tokyo, Okami pudding on offer too
More Shinkansen trains being added to Japan’s “golden route” to meet traveler demand
Japanese avoiding domestic travel as foreign tourists increase, possibly creating vicious cycle
Japanese woman mistaken for bear
Return of Totoro sequel short anime announced for Ghibli Park
We go on a quest to find the cheesiest sushi at Japanese conveyor belt sushi chains【Taste test】
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
A Japanese dating app matched our bachelorette with a Buddhist monk, and she learned some things
Here are the top ten foodie factory tours for the fall throughout Japan
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
A visit to the oldest Yoshinoya chain in Japan for one last beef bowl before it closes for good
Kyoto’s “ikezu” culture of backhanded compliments explained in hilarious souvenir sticker series
Japan now has potato chip-covered chocolate, and it’s amazing!【Taste test】
Starbucks Japan blooms an Earl Grey Bouquet & Tea Frappuccino and latte for summer
Studio Ghibli animators’ West Japan Railway ad has us ready for summer! 【Video】
Visiting Hokkaido’s adorable and awesome Asahikawa rice paddy art【Photos】
Is the all-you-can-eat KFC buffet in Tokyo really as good as they say it is?
This is Japan’s, and the world’s, first capsule hotel, and you can still stay there
Our reporter tries amemonaka, the traditional sweet from Niigata Prefecture
Giant new nine-floor arcade opens in Tokyo, wants to welcome new and old games fans alike